Michael Thommason was certified by Guinness World Records as having the largest private collection of video games, confirming a collection of 10,607 titles. Since then, Thommason has added hundreds more games to swell the number to over 11,000.
Now this entire collection - as well as the privilege of having the confirmed largest collection of games - is up for auction at Game Gavel. Bids started at just $1 but have reached $50,000 so far.
In terms of quality, over 2,600 are still factory shrink-wrapped and 8,300 are complete with a box and manual.
Thommason has been involved in the industry for over 25 years, operating seven independent gaming stores in the '90s, and will continue to write for periodicals and publish books, teach classes and occasionally partake in competitive gaming.
He is not giving up the games collection because he wants to, but because family responsibilities demand it.
"I simply have an immediate family and extended family that have needs that need to be addressed," he writes.
"While I do not wish to part with these games, I have responsibilities that I have made to others and this action is how I will help meet them. No worries, I've sold my collection many times in the past and still managed to capture Guinness' attention, and it is entirely possible that I may again."
(via: kotaku.com)
Written by: James Delahunty @ 6 Jun 2014 9:43
